The trillions upon trillions of metal chemtrail particulates that are fouling the air have caused our atmosphere to lose a good deal of it's natural insulating qualities. Scientist and researcher Clifford Carnicom states that "Expected conductivity of the lower atmosphereis now increased by an estimated factor of 3 to 20, depending upon atmospheric and aerosol conditions." (see research at carnicom link at image # 67) This has resulted in a huge statistical increase in static-related refueling fires and explosions at the gas pump. Info based on figures from PEI (Petroleum Equipment Institute).